Events Calendar

HCHS: 7:55 a.m. & 2:55 p.m.; HCMS: 7:55 a.m. & 2:55 p.m.; NHES: 7:55 a.m. & 2:55 p.m.; and SHES: 7:50 a.m. & 2:50 p.m.

Open Sew Days are Every Wednesday at the Hancock County Extension Office (Career Center), located at 1605 Hwy 60 W, Hawesville. Check out the HC Extension-Family & Consumer Sciences Facebook page, and like and follow to keep updated with monthly newsletters, Homemaker Happenings, volunteer opportunities and announcements.

Thursday, September 4th: Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) meeting at South Hancock Elementary School, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 4th: Hornet Volleyball (F/JV/V) at Home vs. Meade County, 5:00 p.m. The theme is: “Neon.”

Thursday, September 4th: HCHS (JV) Football game at Breckinridge County, 6:00 p.m. **CANCELED**

Friday, September 5th: HCHS Football game at Ohio County, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 6th: HCHS Marching Band’s first competition for ’25/’26 at North Hopkins High School in Madisonville.

Saturday, September 6th: 5th Annual Dave Taylor Memorial Softball Tournament benefitting Marlee Kratzer in her fight against leukemia, held at South Hancock Park (Roseville Park). Tourney begins at 8:00 a.m. Text Chelsea Boling to donate silent auction items at: (270) 993-4051. Concessions, bounce house, silent auction and Cruise-In Car Show!

Saturday, September 6th: HCMS Softball game at Edmonson County, 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, September 6th: Hornet Volleyball at McLean County, 11:30 a.m.  All “A” Tournament.

Saturday, September 6th: Hornet Golf at Gibson Bay – State.

Saturday, September 6th: Hornet Cross Country at Hopkins County Central High School.

Sunday, September 7th: Happy Grandparents Day!

Monday, September 8th: Picture Day at North Hancock Elementary School.

Monday, September 8th: HCMS Softball game at Home vs. Apollo, 6:00 p.m.

Sept. 8th-19th: 2025 Helping Hands Christmas Assistance Program appointments can be made with the FRYSC to complete the application process, during office hours. Requirements explained further during the appointment. Call ASAP, as appointment times fill up quickly.

Monday, September 8th: Brescia University presentation during lunchtime at HCHS.

Monday, September 8th: Hawesville Homemakers Meeting at Kenergy, 5:00 p.m.(*Meetings are the second Monday of each month.)

Tuesday, September 9th: HC Chamber of Commerce Breakfast for members at the HC Career Center, 7:30 a.m. Speaker & Sponsor: Kenergy.

Tuesday, September 9th: **Rescheduled for September 16th** Pep Rally during the school day at HCMS, and Tailgate Party after school. Students can wear red & white. *Sign permission slip and pay $5 by Sept. 5th, for your student to stay afterschool and enjoy activities, a hotdog, chips and coke. Equip your student with extra money for the concession stand during the game, and a ride home. The game should end around 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 9th: HCMS Football game at Home vs. Breckinridge County, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 9th: Hornet (Varsity) Volleyball at Cloverport, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 9th: HCMS Softball game at Whitesville, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 9th: Sunshine Circle Homemakers Meeting at the HC Career Center, 5:30 p.m. (*Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month.)

Tuesday, September 9th: Band Parent meeting with Music Central at HCMS, 6:00 p.m. Opportunity to purchase or rent instruments. For more info., contact Macy Mitchell.

Thursday, September 11th: Any parent/guardian willing to be interviewed about school safety please email [email protected]. Interview scheduling is for September 11th, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Complete the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FY26NorthHancockESParents.

Thursday, September 11th: Information Night at HCHS for Early College, Gatton and GSP, 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 11th: HCMS Softball game at Home vs. Breckinridge County, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 11th: Hornet (F/JV/V) Volleyball at Breckinridge County, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 11th: Hornet Golf match vs. Breckinridge County at Windward Heights Country Club.

Thursday, September 11th: Amazon Giveaway Day for HCMS and HCHS.

Thursday, September 11th: Painting 101 at Tell City Regional Arts, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Designed for beginners, but all are welcome (ages 8 & up recommended). All participants must register at: https://square.link/u/2Tw7e6wS.

Friday, September 12th: Bring your item to enter in the Homemaker Cultural Arts County Exhibit to the HC Extension Office by today, before 4:00 p.m. Winners will go to the Green River Area Annual Meeting for Sept. 16. They will be judged there and winners will go on to next year’s state meeting.

Friday, September 12th: HCHS Varsity Football game at Home vs. Apollo, 7:00 p.m. HCHS Homecoming, and Dance after the game. The theme is: “Country.”

Friday, September 12th: HCHS Homecoming Sadie Hawkins Dance in the HCHS Commons Area, 9:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. $10 per person. Tickets sold the week of the dance at lunch or in office. Non-HCHS guest forms in office. Attendance rule applies.

Saturday, September 13th: FREE Community Shred Day at Lewisport Branch Library, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 5 boxes/totes per vehicle.

Saturday, September 13th: HC Chamber of Commerce Harvest Fest & Vendor Market at Vastwood Park, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Chamber Fest for Children, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Inflatables, fall photo op, face painting, food, music & meet ‘n greet with characters! Wood carving, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Steel drum band, 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 13th: 3V3 Children’s Basketball Tournament at Vastwood Park basketball courts, Check-in at 9:45 a.m. Tourney begins at 10 a.m. $5 per player. Age group: Grades 3-5. One adult must be present with team. Contact Jake Powers for more info: (270) 922-8057 or email [email protected].

Sunday, September 14th: Vastwood Park Splash Pad closes for the season today at 7:30 p.m.

Monday, September 15th: Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing begins at HC Schools. (9/15-9/26 Map Testing Window)

Monday, September 15th: School Smiles Dental Program at HCMS. Do not signup if you have a local dentist, as the program is for those who don’t have a regular dentist. Signup at: https://schoolsmiles.com/student-signup/. Or, contact Laura Kessans for a paper copy.

Monday, September 15th: HCMS Softball game at Home vs. St. Romuald, 5:30 p.m., and 8th Grade Night.

Monday, September 15th: Hornet Golf match at Breckinridge County.

Monday, September 15th: Hornet (F/V) Volleyball at Home vs. Grayson County, 5:30 p.m. The theme is: “Adam Sandler.”

Tuesday, September 16th: 9th Grade MAP testing at HCHS.

Tuesday, September 16th: HCMS Football game at Home vs. Edmonson, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 16th: Hornet Golf match vs. Trinity at Windward Heights Country Club.

Tuesday, September 16th: Hornet (F/JV/V) Volleyball at Ohio County, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 17th: 10th Grade MAP testing at HCHS.

Wednesday, September 17th: School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) meeting at HCHS, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 17th: Regional College Fair in Owensboro.

Thursday, September 18th: 11th Grade MAP testing at HCHS.

Thursday, September 18th: School-Based Decision Making meeting at North Hancock Elementary School, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 18th: HCMS Softball game at Home vs. Muhlenberg County, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 18th: HCMS Football game at Tell City, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 18th: Hornet (F/JV/V) Volleyball at Meade County, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, September 19th: HCHS Varsity Football game at Tell City, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 20th: 2025 Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s event at Smother’s Park in Owensboro, starting at 9:00 a.m., and the walk begins at 10:00 a.m. For more info., visit the website: act.alz.org.

Saturday, September 20th: HCMS Softball GRVC tournament at Butler County, TBA.

September 22nd-26th: Book Fair at North Hancock Elementary School.

Monday, September 22nd: Hornet Varsity Volleyball at Home vs. Tell City, 5:30 p.m. The theme is: “Black Out.”

Tuesday, September 23rd: HCMS Football game at Butler, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 23rd: Hornet (F/JV/V) Volleyball at Whitesville Trinity, 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 22nd-23rd: At North Hancock Elementary, Grandparents Lunch for Grades K-2 on Sept. 22nd; Grandparents Breakfast for Pre-K on Sept. 23rd; and Grandparents Lunch for Grades 3-5 on Sept. 23rd.

Thursday, September 25th: Hancock County Board of Education meeting held at the HC Central Office Board Room located at 83 St. Rt. 3543, Hawesville, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 25th: Hornet Powderpuff Event Schedule: Game 1/Seniors vs. Freshmen – 6:15 p.m.; Game 2/Juniors vs. Sophomores – 6:45 p.m.; Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2 – 7:15 p.m.; and Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 – 7:45 p.m. See email from Aimee Estes to sign up. Admission: Donations to food pantry boxes will be available for food, and jars available for money donations.

Friday, September 26th: HCHS Varsity Football game at Union County, 7:00 p.m.

Monday, September 29th: Hornet (F/JV/V) Volleyball at Home vs. Whitesville Trinity, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 30th: HCMS Football – GRVC Championship, TBA.

Tuesday, September 30th: Hornet (JV/V) Volleyball at McLean County, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 2nd: Fall Picture Day at HCMS.

Thursday, October 2nd: Veterans Resource Fair Stand Down at the National Guard Armory, 3300 Tamarack Road, in Owensboro, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Free and no reservations required. All veterans, active duty, retired military, National Guard, reservists and military families are invited to attend. Free haircuts, door prizes and refreshments. For more info., contact Jasmin Ross at (270) 683-1589.

Thursday, October 2nd: Hornet (F/JV/V) Volleyball at Daviess County, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, October 3rd: HCHS Varsity Football game at Catholic, 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 7th: HCMS Football game at Home vs. Daviess County, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 7th: Hornet (F/JV/V) Volleyball at Home vs. Apollo. The theme is: “All Out HCHS.”

Thursday, October 9th: Hornet (JV/V) Volleyball at Home vs. McLean County, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, October 10th: Walk-A-Thon at North Hancock Elementary School (tentative).

Friday, October 10th: HCHS Varsity Football game at Home vs. McLean County, 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 14th: HC Chamber of Commerce Breakfast for members at Lewisport Library, 7:30 a.m. Speaker: Dr. Scott Williams, OCTC.

Monday, October 13th-Friday, October 17th: Fall Break at HC Schools.

Saturday, October 18th: 11th annual Cruisin’ The Park at Vastwood Park.

Saturday, October 18th: Friends & Family Farmers Flea Market Halloween Bash at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Trick-or-Treating, Halloween Costume Contest, Sweet Treats Walk and craft & animal vendors. Contact Lori Miller for more info., at: (270) 922-8524. Age categories for costume contest: Newborn to 3, 4-8 yr. olds, 9-12 yr. olds, and 13 & up. Prizes given for best in age group & best overall!

Tuesday, October 21st: Math & Reading Night at North Hancock Elementary School, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 22nd: KY HEARS offers free hearing screenings today and quarterly at the Hancock County Judicial Center, in Hawesville, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Make an appointment by calling: 1-800-958-9610 (*appointments aren’t necessary but appreciated for planning).

Thursday, October 23rd: School-Based Decision Making meeting at North Hancock Elementary School, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 23rd: Hancock County Board of Education meeting held at the HC Central Office Board Room located at 83 St. Rt. 3543, Hawesville, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, October 24th: Picture Retake Day at North Hancock Elementary School.

Friday, October 24th: HCHS Varsity Football game at Home vs. Fort Knox, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 25th: Sorghum Festival Quilt Show at the HC Fairgrounds. If you’re interested in entering a quilt, you may drop them off at the HC Extension Office starting October 20th (8a.m.-4p.m.), and until noon on Oct. 24th. You may also drop them off at the HC Fairgrounds on Oct. 24th, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., or Oct. 25th, 8 a.m.-9 a.m.

Saturday, October 25th: 2025 Independence Bank Sorghum Festival at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Local arts, food vendors, quilt show, antique tractors, petting zoo, inflatables, live music and live sorghum making and tasting!

Saturday, October 25th: 2025 Pumpkins in the Park in downtown Lewisport, 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Contact Lewisport City Hall for vendor info., at: (270) 295-3324. Free Event! More details soon.

The 2025/2026 VFW Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen student entry deadline is Friday, October 31st, 2025. The theme is: “How are you showing patriotism and support for our country?” Voice of Democracy is the patriotic audio essay competition, and the Grand Prize is $35K. Patriot’s Pen is the patriotic written essay competition, and the Grand Prize is $5K.

Friday, October 31st: Monster Mash at North Hancock Elementary School.

Friday, October 31st: Trail of Treats at Vastwood Park.

Friday, October 31st: HCHS Varsity Football game at Bethlehem, 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 2nd: Daylight Saving Time ends; Turn your clocks back one hour: “Fall Back.”

Sunday, November 2nd: Falloween Jesus Fall Festival at Redemption Place Lewisport, located at 235 Market St., 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Food, worship, treats, games & more! Free family pictures, Trunk of Treats and Pumpkin Painting!

Tuesday, November 11th: HC Chamber of Commerce Breakfast for members at the HC Career Center, 7:30 a.m. Speakers: Paul Maxwell, Maxwell Lumber & CASA.

Tuesday, November 11th: Veterans Day, honoring and thanking ALL who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, with official ceremonies taking place at 11:00 a.m., marking the moment when the armistice was signed to end WWI in 1918.

Thursday, November 20th: Hancock County Board of Education meeting held at the HC Central Office Board Room located at 83 St. Rt. 3543, Hawesville, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 26th-Friday, November 28th: Thanksgiving Break at HC Schools.

Saturday, November 29th: Holiday Hoopla at Vastwood Park, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Ice skating rink, photo op with characters, food trucks & more!

Tuesday, December 9th: HC Chamber of Commerce Breakfast for members at: TBA, 7:30 a.m. Speaker: Eddie Price. Sponsor: Gibson & Son Funeral Home.

Thursday, December 18th: Hancock County Board of Education meeting held at the HC Central Office Board Room located at 83 St. Rt. 3543, Hawesville, 5:30 p.m.

December 22nd-January 2nd: Christmas Break at HC Schools.

*For a more complete list of HC Schools events, as well as for more timely updates, please check your student’s school newsletters, and follow each school’s Facebook page, as well as the Hancock County Public Schools Communication Facebook page.